PORTSMOUTH — Police conducted an operation to identify and arrest people engaged in prostitution in the Portsmouth area today.

As a result, the Portsmouth Police Department releases the following people were arrested:

Andre S. Hunter, 46, of 69 Woodlin Green, Rochester was charged with Prostitution, a class B misdemeanor, Breach of Bail, a class A misdemeanor, and Possession of a Controlled (prescription) Drug, a class B felony.Hunter was held without bail and will be arraigned today.

Misty L. Sullivan, 31, of 1 Northway Circle, Dover was charged with Prostitution, a class B misdemeanor.Sullivan was released on personal recognizance bail and will be arraigned on the Portsmouth Court on January 28, 2013.

Sara A. Cruz, 33, of 541 Lake St., Manchester, was charged with Prostitution, a class B misdemeanor,Cruz also had an outstanding bench warrant for Disobeying a Police Officer, a class B misdemeanor, issued from the Nashua Court.Cruz declined the services of a bail commissioner and will be arraigned tomorrow.